This Sunday 14 March, is White Day - an important day of romance in Korea. Men take heed - this is the day you can't afford to forget if you want your romance to go smoothly!

The 14th Day of each month is a love-related day in South Korea, although many of them are somewhat obscure, the 14th days of February, March and April are very well known. From early February, we begin to see special chocolate and confectionary offering in almost every store, including coffee/donut shops, department and convenience stores, etc.

However, contrary to the practice in many countries around the world, Korea men are not expected to remember this date – here, it’s the women’s responsibility. The men get their turn in March. Another difference between Korea and many Western (especially) countries, is that the gift giving is generally limited to unmarried people in their 20’s.

If you are an unmarried 20-something and you didn’t receive anything on either 14 February or March, you can join other singles at Chinese restaurants around the country to eat black bean paste noodles (jjajangmyun짜장면).

maRj wrote:...However, contrary to the practice in many countries around the world, Korea men are not expected to remember this date – here, it’s the women’s responsibility. The men get their turn in March. .